-아/어야지(요) expresses personal resolution or self-directed obligation - "I should" or "I really must."
Self-resolution - 공부해야지 (I should/will study)
Mild self-scolding - 일찍 일어나야지 (I really should wake up early)
Reminding oneself - Internal commitment
I should start exercising from tomorrow.
More personal/casual than -아/어야 하다. Often said to oneself.
-아/어야지 vs -아/어야 하다
- 야지 = personal resolution (self-directed)
- 야 하다 = general obligation (must/have to)
Mostly 1st person
- 가야지 (I should go) - common
- 가야지요? as question = you should go, right?
Often trailing or self-talk
- 살 빼야지... (I should lose weight...)
- Implies personal commitment
I should sleep now.
I should work hard.
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